City of Gaithersburg Press Release
For Immediate Release          June 9, 2009

Gaithersburg, MD. The City of Gaithersburg has joined with Women Who Care Ministries and the Victims’ Rights Foundation to co-sponsor the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Empowerment Luncheon on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, 2 Montgomery Village Avenue (just off I-270 at the corner of Rt. 355 and Montgomery Village Avenue).

The event features a resource fair, a commemorative candlelight vigil, a panel discussion, poetry, vendors, and entertainment. Early registration is recommended as seating is limited and the event is expected to sell out. A special early bird rate of $25 per ticket is available if purchased before August 15. Afterwards the price will be $35 each. Tickets for children and senior citizens are available at $20 each.

The keynote address will be delivered by celebrity speaker Jewel Diamond Taylor. Her high-energy, inspirational keynotes meet the audience where they are and bring them to a place of healing and restoration. With over 25 years’ experience speaking for corporations and conferences, Taylor’s unique style of delivery provokes the heart of the listener to action. This cutting edge, multi-faceted messenger shines with hope, empowerment, encouragement and educational insights. Jewel, aka “The Minister of Motivation” and “The Self-esteem Dr.,” has empowered thousands of abused women with the tools to break free from unhealthy relationships, heal on the inside and start anew. As she teaches how to recover from adversity, she shares practical steps to transform lives, from the inside out, to fulfill a life of purpose.

To purchase tickets for the luncheon and for more information please contact Judith Clark of Women Who Care Ministries at 301-963-8588, womenwhocare@comcast.net, or Greg Wims of the Victims’ Rights Foundation at 301-212-4141, gwims@boldconcepts.com.

Registration is requested by September 15, 2009.